I want everybody a cheerful and joyous Diwali, Deputy Commissioner Dilip Chauhan stated.
New York:
The Deputy Commissioner on the New York Metropolis Mayor’s workplace, Dilip Chauhan lauded the historic growth of observing Diwali as a public college vacation for the primary time in its historical past.
Mr Chauhan highlighted the importance of this resolution, attributing it to years of devoted advocacy by the Indian diaspora and the Indian-American neighborhood.
Mr Chauhan stated that the Indian diaspora has labored laborious to attain success on this initiative and stated, “Diwali means the festival of light over darkness”.
He stated, “This year Diwali is so significant, first time in the history of New York City, Mayor Eric Adams has declared Diwali as a public holiday in the school of New York City, after years of advocacy…Indian diaspora, Indian-American community…they have worked hard for this initiative. On Diwali, our children don’t need to go to school, they can spend time at home with their family and visit religious places and celebrate with the community.”
“Such a great to be a part of this initiative. Again, I wish everyone a happy and joyous Diwali. Diwali means the festival of light over darkness,” added the Deputy Commissioner.
Earlier in June, New York Mayor Eric Adams introduced that Diwali, the competition of lights, is about to turn out to be a faculty vacation in New York Metropolis.
Hundreds of New Yorkers have a good time Diwali annually to commemorate the victory of sunshine over darkness, and the announcement got here after state lawmakers enacted laws designating it as a vacation within the largest college system within the US.
Mayor Eric Adams referred to as the second a big win for the native households.”I’m so proud to have stood with Assemblymember @JeniferRajkumar and community leaders in the fight to make Diwali a school holiday. I know it’s a little early in the year, but: Shubh Diwali!.” the Mayor wrote on Twitter.
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